‘Suicide Squad’ Reviews: Where Does WB’s Latest Rank In The DCEU?

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice received a lacklustre reception back in March, yet hopes were high for the studio’s next attempt to expand the DCEU, despite entrusting their fate to the worst heroes ever.

“Excuse me?” [Via Warner Bros.]

Ironic tag lines aside, initial reports suggest that while DC superheroes are usually adept at saving the world, Warner Bros. may however struggle to save themselves from yet another critical backlash following the release of Suicide Squad.

have come as a shock to many, provoking heated reactions from a number of quarters. and even some of the completely following the film’s disappointing score on the site.

Zapata quote is my way of saying I love the movie and believe in it. Made it for the fans. Best experience of my life.

— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies)

Let’s face it though — this isn’t the first time that the DCEU has failed to live up to expectations. However, there’s still a chance that the public’s opinion could be far kinder than the critics have been when Suicide Squad is released to cinemas this week. While we wait for the box office numbers to roll in, let’s take a look at where , and the rest of those loveable psychopaths stand in comparison to the rest of the DCEU.

There was a lot riding on Man of Steel when it first hit cinemas. After all, Bryan Singer’s 2006 reboot Superman Returns didn’t hit the highs of Christopher Reeve’s original movies and Marvel had already begun to conquer the box office with the likes of Iron Man and The Avengers.

Fortunately, Man of Steel performed far better than DC’s previous release, Green Lantern, providing definitive proof that there is a God, but a tepid reception from some quarters clearly left Warner Bros. uneasy still. Subsequently, and instead decided to move forward with a cinematic universe of their own, beginning with the ultimate comic book brawl, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

Rotten Tomatoes – Critics/Audience Score: 27%/65%

Metacritic – Critics/Audience Score: 44/7

Critics Consensus: “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice smothers a potentially powerful story — and some of America’s most iconic superheroes — in a grim whirlwind of effects-driven action.”

“TAKE THAT BACK!” [Via Warner Bros.]

A lot’s already been said about Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice and how it divided both fans and critics more than any other movie in recent memory, but it’s hard to deny the impact that this response had on Warner Bros and their subsequent decisions moving forward.

To date, Batman’s return to the big screen has earned a respectable $872,662,631 worldwide. Still, Warner Bros. still deemed it necessary , developing new strategies to salvage the studios’ reputation following the highly publicised critique of Zack Snyder’s second DCEU movie.

Suicide Squad (2016)

Rotten Tomatoes – Critics Score: 35%

Metacritic – Critics Score: 46

Critics Consensus: “Suicide Squad boasts a talented cast and a little more humor than previous DCEU efforts, but they aren’t enough to save the disappointing end result from a muddled plot, thinly written characters, and choppy directing.”

Critics would be nicer about these guys if they knew what was good for them [Via Warner Bros.]

Rumors that in Suicide Squad to address the lack of humor may have been unsubstantiated, but it’s hard to deny that there was a lot of pressure on Ayer to connect with audiences who took a dislike to Zack Snyder’s previous two instalments in the DCEU.

The good news is that while the box office figures are yet to come, Suicide Squad is currently receiving stronger reviews than Dawn of Justice. In that sense, the world’s worst heroes accomplished their mission. However, Ayer’s first foray into the world of comic book movies currently possesses a score 20% lower than Man of Steel on Rotten Tomatoes, which means that Warner Bros. still haven’t been able to better their first film, one that didn’t exactly perform spectacularly in the first place.

Don’t worry Harley. People still like you. [Via Warner Bros.]

What Does The Future Hold For The DCEU?

Does the DCEU need resuscitating? [Via Warner Bros.]

Anticipation remains high for both and following impressive trailer premieres at SDCC last week. But following this week’s lukewarm reviews, Warner Bros. may have a new direction in mind for Suicide Squad 2. This uncertainty leaves the future of up in the air too.

DC proved that there’s still huge potential in Ayer’s super villain franchise back in 2014 with the phenomenal animation Batman: Assault on Arkham, which is the Suicide Squad movie we really deserved in all but name.

, but boundaries were pushed further while still retaining the sense of fun that many reviews feel Suicide Squad lacks. Fans responded positively too, giving the film an average of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, making Batman: Assault on Arkham far more popularthan any of the far more costly DCEU productions released to date.

Ultimately, it seems as though Suicide Squad may not live up to the hype generated by the and bizarre set stories involving and However, Ayer’s villainous ensemble still shouldn’t be discounted in its entirety. The film contributes another vital building block in the construction of the DCEU, as made evident by . Next time though, Warner Bros. may want to think about enlisting some of the DC Animation crew onto their next project as that’s where the real talent currently lies.

Bow down bitches [Via Warner Bros.]

What’s your favorite DCEU movie released so far and which one are you most excited to see next?

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